Perfect base from which to explore city (Travel Review)

It is quickly apparent that the hotel’s new interior design has drawn inspiration from Cardiff itself, a contemporary city with its roots in history.…

Gateway regeneration to get going this year

They are currently in discussions with Gateway One Limited, the company behind the huge development, which is about to begin the process of seeking a…

Elephants, bats and tropical storms

From there they completed the 450km route in six days, cycling off the beaten track and following the Periyar River through rural villages, around tea…

Stylist helps create Britain’s Next Top Model

During that week Matthew will restyle the girls, each hoping it will help catapult them to fame and fortune. Matthew said: “It’s been so exciting to be…

Murder trial latest: Accused tells court: "I was petrified."

But Merrilees, 21, of Linkway, Leamington, who has denied murdering Mr Cornet, told the jury: “I was petrified. I thought he was going to finish off what…

In today's Herald . . .

Also in this week's Herald: - A former Broadway star's offer to Stratford of a Shakespeare statue. - The latest on the Hatton Park murder trial. - Details…

WIN Gangsta Granny tickets and a signed David Walliams book

And the Stratford Herald is offering readers the chance to win a family ticket to the 7pm performance on Tuesday, 16th February. But not only that — we’re…

HATTON MURDER TRIAL: Victim had no 'defensive' injuries

He was arrested when the police arrived at Mr Cornet’s home in Blackwell Lane, Hatton Park, after his girlfriend called 999 following an incident on the…

Swans cause traffic gridlock

Efforts to usher them off the road were unsuccessful and they were last seen casually making their way along Birmingham Road towards its junction with…

MURDER TRIAL LATEST: Accused had twice legal limit of alcohol in his blood

Kate Brunner QC, prosecuting, has told the jury a 999 call was made from Mr Cornet’s home at shortly after 11pm, and paramedics arrived to find him lying…

Hatton Park murder trial opens in Warwick

Prosecutor Kate Brunner QC told the jury of eight women and four men: “This case is about a fatal stabbing. It was on the 2 nd of May 2015, at a little…

Fresh bid to prevent prestigious park being cut in two

But he said the current plan for an open, retained cutting that effectively split it in two did not fully preserve the site’s utility, despite it being…

'Pandamonium' in Stratford?

Beeb award for war story

Presented by former Stratford College student, the Reverend Richard Coles, who was keyboard player in the 1980’s band The Communards, it told the story…

A big celebration of the Mini

As the organisers were pinning for a home win for the French-built Citroen ID, the fifth placed Citroen was given first place instead. However this was…

Help write the Herald's name in New Place history

Each inscription will be a monument to those who chose it and the entire work is a lasting symbol of all the support that helped make the New Place vision…

Hospital opens £180-a-night recovery ward

When fully operational it will have 15 single rooms available for patients to pre-book to recover from their surgery. The rooms will be en-suite and have…

In today's Herald . . .

Also in this week's paper - - Meet the new head teacher of Ettington Primary School. - Ofsted joy for Alcester Academy. - We profile more nominees in…

Win free use of Stratford Leisure Centre for the year!

The best bit — you’ll get to exercise in the newly-refurbished centre! The winner’s fitness membership will include: Full use of the top of the range…

UPDATED: M40 reopens after fatal crash as victim confirmed a man in his 20s

A Warwickshire Police spokeswoman said investigating officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision. They have been urged…